Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Richard Timberlake, American economist (died 2020) was born. In 1924, Yoshito Takamine, American politician (died 2015) was born. In 1944, Kathryn Lasky, American author was born. In 1957, In Roth v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment. In 1964, Jean-Luc Delarue, French television host and producer (died 2012) was born. In 1973, The UpStairs Lounge arson attack takes place at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Thirty-two people die as a result of fire or smoke inhalation. In 1991, Yasmin Paige, English actress was born. In 2004, In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional. In 2012, Ann C. Scales, American lawyer, educator, and activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2015, Marva Collins, American author and educator (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.